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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,425.80, 552,638.70 and 340,432.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,425.80, 552,638.70 and 340,432.20 is: 510,648.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,425.80 : 552,638.70 = 340,432.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,425.80/552,638.70 = 340,432.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,425.80x = 552,638.70 × 340,432.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,425.80x = 188,136,008,446.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,136,008,446.14/368,425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,648.30

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